What does success look like to you? I’ve been thinking a lot about this as a new calendar year of sports begins. We have athletes of all shapes, sizes and walks of life preparing for their respective seasons. Some are blessed with an endless supply of God-given talent. Some are not, but ...
The St. Edmond girls tennis team was dealt a tough blow even before stepping on the court with Boone. Over the weekend, senior Chloe Palmer suffered an injury that forced her out of the lineup against the second-ranked Toreadors on Monday. Boone would go on to post a 9-0 victory over the Gaels. The loss of Palmer forced changes in the rotation, as Abby Huss and Jade Rock played together in doubles for the first time, dropping an 8-3 decision. Emmersyn Peters and Lizzy Tiernan made their varsity debut in doubles, falling 8-4. “Without Chloe, everyone was moved up a spot and it ...
MASON CITY - The No. 10 Iowa Central volleyball team remained unbeaten, sweeping two matches here Friday at the NIACC Invitational. After besting North Dakota State College of Science in five, the Tritons (7-0 overall) downed Lake Region State in four. Cooper Griffin had 16 kills and Addie Law 11 vs. North Dakota State College of Science, as Iowa Central responded after dropping sets three and four. They won the fifth, 15-10, as Meah McCaleb recorded 21 digs and Devon Rodewald had 12. Meya Wingert picked up 45 assists and Rylyn McCarty had five block assists. McCarty had a match-high ...
HUMBOLDT —The second-ranked Humboldt volleyball team cruised to their home invitational championship on Saturday. The Wildcats went 5-0. Hudson (4-1) was the runner up), while Carroll Kuemper (3-2) placed third. Emmetsburg had two wins, while South Hamilton had one and Fort Dodge didn’t win a match. The Wildcats beat South Hamilton (21-11, 21-8). They knocked off Hudson (21-14, 21-13) and Kuemper (21-15, losing the second game 21-14 and closing out 15-8). Humboldt also beat Fort Dodge (21-15 and 21-7). They closed out with a 21-10 and 21-7 match victory over Emmetsburg. Fort ...
MASON CITY – Much like the theme in this series for over two decades now, the Fort Dodge football team continues to prove they aren’t going away anytime soon. The Dodgers played with an aggressive edge on Friday night in the season opener against arch rival Mason City, dominating in all ...
MASON CITY — The Fort Dodge swim team opened the season at the Riverhawk Invitational on Saturday. The Dodgers tied Mason City for fifth place with 166 points. Algona was sixth with 86. Senior Kylen Lubensky (2:13.50) was sixth in the 200 individual medley. Also sixth was Karlee Pearson (1:16.17) in the 100 breaststroke. Pearson was seventh in the 200 individual medley (2:35.25). The 200 freestyle relay team of Pearson, Lubensky, Teagan Loots and Clara Brown (1:54.53). Makayla Knox (6:13.56) was eighth in the 500 freestyle and Lubensky (1:09.70) was eighth in the 100 ...
